STAND. COM. REP. NO. 875

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 251

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 251, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Cable Advisory Committee

G.M. No. 251

JOHN K. GIBO, for a term to expire 6-30-2010,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received a written statement and resume from the nominee.  The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs presented testimony in support of the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee currently serves as in interim appointee on the Cable Advisory Committee and is learning about the issues that face the Cable Advisory Committee.  Your Committee notes that the nominee understands the function and responsibilities of the Cable Advisory Committee and expresses a commitment to public service.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair